Zebra Black Ice Case with Fan for ASUS Tinker Board and Tinker Board S ~ C4Labs

This case is completely awesome. This is [not] some cheap Pi case that we've all come to know and love. When I read through the instructions that saw that there was no hardware for the fan I figured, "I'll just rig something up" because the case itself is [so] pretty! The acrylic is clean and clear and looks like it was laser cut. All of the pieces fit together perfectly. There is an order in which you have to put the pieces together to get the port cover into place. Just look at it. As far as puzzles go, this is an easy one. About the previously mentioned fan hardware? It is not needed at all in any way. This thing is cut [that] precisely and everything fits together perfectly and the fan is held in position.I love this case. I will be looking for one of these for my Pi 3 if I can get one.Assembly Time: 10 to 15 minutes (I pre-assembled before taking the tape off and then laid the pieces back out in order before assembling)Final Thoughts: Closer examination of the case construction shows that there are pices of the case that are in the way of having full access to GPIO and camera header. I took one star for this as it's a project board. I don't happen to bu using these slots currently but if you are, this case would have to be modified to accommodate a GPIO ribbon cable. Individual leads could be used easy enough and run through the case exhaust opening. The cable for the camera could be run in the same manner. The "cooling slot" is on the same end of the case as the SD card reader.

This is a very nicely engineered case with tight tolerances. This means that it takes a little time and concentration to put it together, but it is well worth the effort. The end result is beautiful.However, the fan is a bit on the noisy side. Not deafening, but if you are planning to use it in an audio application as I was, you might find it a bit distracting if you listen at low volume in a smaller room. For any normal work, the noise likely won't bother you. And as I said, overall a great case and a good value.Now let me talk a little bit about C4Labs' customer service. One word - fabulous. They sent me a second fan to see if that would solve the problem and when it didn't, they graciously allowed me to return the case without fuss or argument. I wish all customer service teams were as responsive and responsible as Kirsten and the other folks at C4Labs. I have been treated like I bought a $3000 case, not a $30 one - better even. When they develop a case that will accept an ultra-quiet fan, I'll be the first in line. You can buy from these people with the confidence that they support their customers and their product.Treating customers well ain't rocket science, though some companies act as if it is. C4Labs is top notch.

Fast shipping. I really like the looks of the case. The Tinker board S barely fit in there, which is kind of a good thing. It was just tight enough that the screws were VERY hard to get up through and into the rivet nuts provided. I also slipped and drove one of the pins under my fingernail one time. You have to stretch and push it together at the same time. I think the fan holder is kind of cheesy, nothing holding it in place except the tight fit and it rests on the heat sink. All and all it works great now that it's together. HOWEVER: If you want to add any accessory or change the jumper to boot from the SD card you now have to take it apart. In my opinion one of the great things about the SBC is the versatility. With that being said I was and still am planning on this one being a computer just for the grand kids and the internet.Of course my brand new Tinker board S does not boot from the eMMC so, now I have to take it apart to figure out what is going on.

In my decades worth experience as a maker, this is likely the stupidest design that I have come across, so much so I cared to write a review, something I usually don't do. This 'case' actually comes to you as *dozens* (literally) of parts made of cheap plastic and plywood with a bunch of screws that you are then supposed to assemble (and costs more than some maker boards themselves). While I was unravelling the mounds of small plastic parts, the first thing that came to my mind is that somehow this thing got broken during shipping. But it was not. Folks, if there was an award for 'dumbest design of the year', this product will surely get it.

Works, fits very well and looks nice. It was definitely very well thought out. I was even able to install the Pi ribbon and will use it as shown in image. Hence a suggestion would be to move the fan hole in the top layer towards the HDMI connector and make a laser-cut sliding narrow "hole" for the ribbon in the top layer (and remove the fan support tab in the 3rd layer from top to avoid covering some of the GPIO pins - I had to gently cut that). USA quality!

Awesome case. Fits together really tight. Had to drill the holes to keep the screws from cross threading. Can fits over the stock heatsink.

Took a chance and pleasantly surprised. This fits my Libre Computing Le Potato like a glove. Fit and quality is what I expect from the brand as always.

quick ship happy with this case.